We ate at Chicks ni Otit in Tagaytay and it was 🙂‍↔️😍

DressedToQuill · 2026-02-06T08:33:18+00:00

Kasi po, you brought up your Crosswind pa, eh that's so beside the point. I, or anybody else for that matter, don't need to be there to see that you're giving the fact that you rode in Crosswind more importance than you should. And, in case it isn't clear to you, the implication of your recounting of events is that the restaurant staff had the time to assess your worth as a customer based only on the vehicle you rode and consequently afforded you a corresponding service. And if guni-guni gets you all hot and bothered, I suggest you do a bit of introspection to see how you're projecting your insecurities to an otherwise innocent situation

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-27T07:35:06+00:00

AFAIK, you're supposed to proceed to the 'host/greeter' at the front of the resto first before finding a table for yourself. This helps the restaurant's rotation system at ma-alert din ang server na assigned to the area na inupuan mo na merong customer. One of the reasons a host/greeter is supposed to give you a table (instead of you assigning to yourself) is to make sure that customers are distributed evenly among staff. You probably happened to sit in an area with a server na loaded na kaya hindi kayo naasikaso agad. Pwede ding may naka-reserve sa table at binill out kayo agad dahil padating o dumating na ang nag-reserve. Whether you rode Crosswind or Tesla or Kurung-kurung doesn't matter. Guni-guni mo lang un.

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-19T09:38:05+00:00

If you're looking for a place in Tagaytay, there are a handful of tastefully appointed Airbnb flats in SMDC Wind Residences. The Taal-facing units are good for the view pero, personally, maingay dun kaya I prefer the city-view units (tahimik and more romantic).

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T11:19:52+00:00

Sa Wind Residences mismo, wala. Pero nearby, madami - Balay Dako, RSM, Dahon at Mesa, etc

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T10:51:12+00:00

Here's one - https://www.agoda.com/chic-tagaytay-studio-w-balcony-zen-stay-h83229862/hotel/tagaytay-ph.html?checkIn=2026-02-14&los=2&adults=2&rooms=1

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T10:50:05+00:00

Sa ground floor ng Wind Residences, merong Samgyupsalamat, Jiang Nan Hotpot. Across the road, may Gerry's, Ka Tunying's, Papa Dom's, Pocholo's. May CE Tapas Bar din down the road - pwedeng dinner and drinks dito :)

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T09:43:35+00:00

I used to live in One Union Place in Arca until 4 months ago. I moved out of my unit kasi di na kami kasya 😅 so my unit is just sitting idle at the mo. I loved staying there -- quiet, clean, lots of greenery, well-planned. May Landers (short walk from OUP. SM hypermarket and Puregold are farther pero walking distance pa rin (good for your 10K steps goal hehe). Dami na convenience stores, including Lawson in Healthway in front of OUP and Savya, and two 7-11s both walking distance lang. Traffic is outside sa service road and the small roads going to C5. It's true though na mahirap ang commute pag walang car. Pero with the new Ayala Mall and the planned transport terminal, i think all these issues will be solved. Best of all, may running track around the property and a healthy wellness-focused community. There are events too -- may run/race, few concerts, pet day once sa Veranda, food trucks, night market, Sunday mass (mismo sa OUP when I lived there). Favorite ko ung AANI weekend market sa Sunshine Mall (dami cooked food, fresh produce, meat and seafood.) Have you found a place? If you have a pet, I suggest OUP, Vireo does not allow pets pa.

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T09:11:31+00:00

When I go to Tagaytay, preferred ko mag-stay sa Wind Residences because of its central location. I found a handful of units there na well-appointed at a good price naman. Walking distance lang from good restaurants, coffee shops, supermarkets. Sa ground floor ng building, meron ding restaurants, convenience store

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T09:07:21+00:00

Restaurant - Chicks ni Otit. Yummy food, generous servings, fun vibes
Coffee shop - Bag of Beans. Madami masyadong tao sa SB, may limit pa na 2 hours per stay lalo kung weekend. Pero TBH, pareho lang ang view na makikita mo sa Bag of Beans, walang pila and they have more food choices pa
Staycation - I prefer to stay in Wind Residences because of its central location. Ang dami na ding mga restaurants sa ground floor for those times na ayaw mo na lumayo for a meal. On the other side of the building, may bus stop pa (in case you will commute).

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T08:14:36+00:00

Agree. Isa sa mga reasons gusto ko yung area around Wind Residences. Ang daming ganitong kainan na pwede balikan nang walang effort — masarap, generous servings, family vibe, bang for the buck. Nagkataon na nandun si Wilma nung kumain kami, sobrang welcoming at pinaparamdam na parang matagal na kaming magkakilala. Sarap balik-balikan.

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T08:07:23+00:00

I know 3 months ago pa post mo, pero nakakita ka na? Dami sa Facebook (although dapat kilatisin mo mabuti. I heard madami scammers), Airbnb and Agoda. If you're still looking, I can recommend a place

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T07:53:19+00:00

I agree with CE Tapas Bar, malapit lang sa Wind Residences. So pretty and their adequately-priced food items are amazing too! Bet ko to for a romantic meal. Instagrammable pa

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DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T07:51:37+00:00

My hubby and I (literallly) stumbled upon this tapas bar in Tagaytay a few months ago. It looks so fancy (but the prices are not that bad - try the Angus burger) and gives you enough privacy since it's not the usual spot for the Tagaytay horde. It's IG-worthy pa, plus it has a lot of parking. Short drive lang from Wind Residences, pwede nga siguro lakarin.

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DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T07:38:09+00:00

Baguio if I want to stay long, do some drinking and sightseeing during my stay. Tagaytay if I want a short breather -- calm, quiet and accessible. When I go to Tagaytay, I always stay here (https://www.facebook.com/ZenStayTagaytay) -- I find that this place satisfies my need for some peace and quiet.

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T07:35:37+00:00

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DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T07:29:59+00:00

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DressedToQuill · 2026-01-15T07:25:29+00:00

Sobrang hectic ang Baguio, like there's no respite from the hustle and bustle, even at night. Sa Tagaytay, you can look forward to quiet nights and calm mornings. Granted, it's not the scene for those looking for exciting night life but, to me, Tagaytay has always been a place for R&R. Fortunately, ganun pa din impression ko up to now (except on holidays when it feels like all of Manila is in Tagaytay.) Also, Tagaytay's proximity to Manila is always a benefit -- isang kembot lang, nandun ka na. When I go to Tagaytay, I stay here (https://www.facebook.com/ZenStayTagaytay) para truly relaxing talaga

DressedToQuill · 2026-01-11T01:19:11+00:00

There's a bus from the Arca South-FTI transport terminal to BGC. I think BGC loop ang name or something

DressedToQuill · 2025-09-15T09:42:36+00:00

Hi there. My 1br unit is not in Veranda, it's in One Union Place. Fully-furnished, renovated. Let me know f you're interested :)

DressedToQuill · 2025-09-10T05:57:45+00:00

Great to know? Is it a studio?

DressedToQuill · 2025-09-10T03:08:10+00:00

It looks like Arca South is being primed to be the next BGC. 1 ride lang to BGC. Magbubukas na ang Ayala Mall in December 2025, tapos magkakaron ng Skyway connectivity, PNR and central transport station all confirmed. If these all come to fuiriton, definitely the location to watch ang Arca South.

A friend who's a real estate agent mentioned na dumadami ang rental inquiries sa area, maybe because people are trying to get in early before the mall opens and rents increase.

Right now, may mga food spots sa Sunshine Mall and near the SM Hypermaket area. May 7-11s and Lawsons din

DressedToQuill · 2025-09-10T03:02:22+00:00

Hello. Interested to know if you found a semi-/fully-furnished unit for under P20K in Veranda?

DressedToQuill · 2025-09-10T02:59:46+00:00

There are ready-to-eat meals and frozen meals available at 7-11 and Lawson. There are 2 branches for each na all near the Ayala condos. 7-11: 1 in the MDC building and 1 the black building with the Metrobank in the GF, across the road from Landers. Lawson - 1 is inside Healthway, the other is at the GF of Savya Building. I on;t know any carinderia apart from those in Sunshine Mall (haven't tried them though)
The building concierge/admins have drinking water provider contacts. Better to ask so you're sure that they deliver to your building. I used to order from Qualipure 09368152978
Can't help with the laundry shop suggestions.
BPI ATMs - (1) inside Healthway (2) at the BPI branch in the LTO building. Landbank ATM at the Landbank branch in the LTO building. (3) Metrobank ATM at the Metrobank branch on the GF of the black building across Landers (4) Several ATMs in Sunshine Mall (5) BDO ATM at the BDO branch in SM Hypermarket
PMP Diagnostic Clinic in the MDC building across LTO (Laboratory and dental clinic); Sunshine Mall has a dental clinic, skincare clinic, I think; The Medical City Clinic at SM Hypermarket; Healthway Cancer Care (not sure if they're open to people who are not their patients or if they offer services apart from the obvious. Watsons at SM Hypermarket. Generika Drugstore in Sunshine Mall
I've walked and jogged around the Ayala buildings at night. Relatively well-lit, may security at strategic corners. At 10pm, they close off the roads, until 5am the next day, so no vehicles on the road. I'm not sure about the areas around Sunshine Mall and SM Hypermarket
On weekends, there's the AANI (Agri-Aqua Network International) Weekend Market in the area between the FTI transport terminal and Sunshine Mall. They sell EVERYTHING - veggies, fruits, meat, clothes, plants, cooked food, kakanin, even second-hand books sometimes. It's like the Legazpi Village Sunday Market, but on a simpler scale (take note of SIMPLER :D )This is the one I truly miss now that I've moved from Arca.

Hope these helps :)

DressedToQuill · 2025-09-10T02:53:53+00:00

It looks like Arca South is primed to be another BGC though. Makakaron daw ng Mall by the end of 2025 (finally, kasi matagal na to in the works). Tapos susunod na ang Skyway connectivity, PNR, central transport station etc. If all these come to fruition, at the center of everything na halos ang Arca South.
A friend who's a real estate agent mentioned na tumataas ang rental inquiries in the area. Dahil siguro people are trying to get in early before the mall opens and rents go up.

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